Lauren Shaw

Portfolio

Skills

Ability to draft plans in AutoCad and by handAbility to multitask and work under pressureHigh energy, enthusiastic attitude towards designExcellent organizational and communication skillsExperience in social media, website design and blogging

Summary

Atlanta based designer, blogger, and style enthusiast with a passion for design and the creative. Lauren has experience in residential, commercial and hospitality design projects, and specializes in interior design, styling, color and material selections, and space planning.

Lauren received a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from The University of Alabama.

Oct 2011 - Present

Architectural Coordinator

Manage the development of Interactive Floor Plans and marketing collateral for projects nationwide, continually investigating and initiating improvements to the customer experience, corporate procedures, and cycle time efficiency

Collaborate on the design development of new product and corporate collateral

Created an original floor plan design for our sales offices to be utilized nationwide

Lead the corporate headquarters renovation project, collaborating on concept development, interior selections, and furnishings to meet the project objectives

Designed and developed the corporate annual newsletter, holiday card, and various project presentation and proposals

Jul 2010 - Present

Blogger

Something Lovely Blog

Something Lovely is a design + lifestyle blog celebrating all of the lovely things in life and curating my thoughts and inspirations as a twenty-something design and style enthusiast. Something Lovely is a place to share what makes me tick, what I'm up to, and inspire others.

Aug 2008 - May 2009

Interior Design Intern / Sales Representative

Assisted in project development and execution from presentation to installation

Designed interior displays, home staging, product styling and merchandising

Sourced fabric, furnishings, and accessories

Performed sales, accounting, bookkeeping, and invoicing duties

Education

Education

Aug 2006 - May 2010

Bachelor of Science

The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama Interior Design Program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accredidation (CIDA), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).